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Evo Notebook N160 Series
Document Part Number: 255103-002
November 2001

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Document Part Number: 255103-002 November 2001...
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction Where Can I Find Information? ....1–2 Printed Documents ......1–2 Documents on the Documentation Suite CD.
  • Page 4 Contents Back Panel ........2–9 Components on Back.
  • Page 5 Contents Anti-Virus Software ......4–6 Using Anti-Virus Software ....4–6 Recognizing a Computer Virus .
  • Page 6 Contents 6 Caring for Your Battery Battery Care ........6–2 Using the Battery .
  • Page 7 Contents 8 Solutions Basic Solutions....... . . 8–2 Helpful Hints ....... 8–2 Finding Solutions Quickly.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction As the owner of a new Compaq Notebook, you have joined the worldwide community of mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and services online.

  • Page 9: Where Can I Find Information

    These documents and others you may find useful are also available on the Internet. If you have access to the Internet, you can view these documents by visiting the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com/support The illustrations shown and the features described in your Note Notebook documentation may differ slightly from your Notebook.

  • Page 10: Documents On The Documentation Suite Cd

    Using keyboard shortcuts Accessing the Windows Help and Support Center Warranty Certificate The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference. Documents on the Documentation Suite CD This section describes the guides available on the Documentation Suite CD, then explains how to view and print them.
  • Page 11 Notebook. The User Guide and the Safety and Comfort Did you know... Guide are also available on the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com. Regulatory and Safety Notices This guide provides the regulatory and safety notices required by governmental agencies.

  • Page 12: Viewing Or Printing A Guide On The Cd

    Introduction Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD For information about using the CD drive, including instructions for inserting or removing a CD, refer to Chapter 5, “Using the CD or DVD Drive.” To view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD: 1.

  • Page 13: Symbols And Graphics

    Introduction Symbols and Graphics Symbols The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the electronic documentation: Text set off in this way provides important Did you know... information that may help you solve a problem. Text set off in this way provides helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster.

  • Page 14: Safety

    Introduction Safety Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort document. To protect your equipment from power surges, Did you know... plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge protector with a telephone jack.

  • Page 15: Protecting Your Notebook During

    Introduction 3. Click the Turn Off Computer button. The Turn off computer dialog box is displayed. 4. Select the Turn Off button. If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press Note ª and hold the Power button until the Notebook shuts down. 5.

  • Page 16: Your Notebook At A Glance

    Your Notebook at a Glance Before you begin using your new Notebook, you’ll want to look at some of the basic components. To open your new Notebook, lift the 1 Display Release Latch and gently lift up the lid. “Turning Your Notebook On and Off” in Chapter 3 of See also this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook.

  • Page 17: Front Of Your Notebook

    Your Notebook at a Glance Front of Your Notebook Open your Notebook and take a look at these components. Common Features Display Easy Scroll Power Button Right TouchPad Button Keyboard TouchPad Speakers Series Number Left TouchPad Button Display Release Latch 2–2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series...

  • Page 18: Lower Front Panel

    Your Notebook at a Glance “TouchPad” in Chapter 3 of this guide for more See also information on using the TouchPad. Lower Front Panel Power Light Battery Charge Light User Guide 2–3 Evo Notebook N160 Series...

  • Page 19: Lights And Easy Access Buttons

    Your Notebook at a Glance Lights and Easy Access Buttons Volume Down Button Search Easy Access Button Volume Up Button AC Adapter Light Digital Audio Button Num Lock Light Power Button Caps Lock Light Instant Internet Easy Access Scroll Lock Light Button E-mail Easy Access Button “Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons”...
  • Page 20 Your Notebook at a Glance Button Button Description Default Button Action Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to play MP3 music. Instant Internet Provides your daily start point to the ∆ Easy Access Internet. It connects you to a Button personalized Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information.

  • Page 21: Function Keys

    The following keys have already been assigned: Function Key Combinations Description Fn+F1 Compaq Web site launch key Fn+F2 Windows Help Fn+F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the following order:...

  • Page 22: Left Panel

    Your Notebook at a Glance Function Key Combinations Description Fn+F9 CD play/pause Fn+F10 CD stop Fn+F11 CD previous track Fn+F12 CD next track Left Panel Take a look at the left side of your Notebook. This is where the PC Card slot and hard drive are located. PC Cards are credit card—sized removable options See also that expand the capability of your Notebook.

  • Page 23: Right Panel

    Your Notebook at a Glance Right Panel Take a look at the right side of your Notebook. This is where the battery and the CD,DVD,CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or diskette drive are located. “CD-RW Basics” and “Using the Modular Media See also Bay”...

  • Page 24: Components On Right Side With Diskette Drive Installed

    Your Notebook at a Glance Components on Right Side with Diskette Drive Installed Battery Compartment Diskette Eject Button Removable Diskette Drive* in Modular Media Bay * A diskette drive is available on selected models. User Guide 2–9 Evo Notebook N160 Series...

  • Page 25: Back Panel

    Your Notebook at a Glance Back Panel Take a look at the back of your Notebook. This is where you connect external hardware such as a printer or external monitor. This is also where the microphone and the headphone jacks are located.

  • Page 26: Underside

    Here’s what is on the underside of your Notebook. This is where the memory compartment, the battery release switch, and the modular bay release switch are located. Before calling Compaq Customer Support you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook. Components on Underside...

  • Page 27: Quikdock

    Your Notebook at a Glance “Using Battery Power” in Chapter 3 of this guide for See also more information about the Battery Release Switch. QuikDock With the QuikDock you can create a permanent work space or “dock” for your Notebook, complete with external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

  • Page 28: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook Your Notebook is designed for easy setup, use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar with your Notebook features. User Guide 3–1 Evo Notebook N160 Series...

  • Page 29: Power On

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your Notebook. Use only the Compaq adapter that came with your Notebook or a Compaq replacement part.

  • Page 30: Plugging And Unplugging Ac Power

    Using Your Notebook Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Do’s Ensure that you can reach the electrical outlet easily. Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when you want to disconnect AC power from your Notebook. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

  • Page 31: Turning Your Notebook On And Off

    Using Your Notebook Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your Notebook’s AC adapter as your power source. This ensures that the battery is always charged. When your Notebook does not have a charged battery, you should save your work and turn off your Notebook before unplugging it from the AC power supply.
  • Page 32 Using Your Notebook Windows XP Home—To turn off your Notebook properly, complete the following steps: 1. Save your work and exit all open programs. 2. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. The Windows Start menu is displayed. 3. Click the Turn Off Computer button. The Turn off computer dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 33: Using Battery Power

    Note shut down your Notebook if it is locked up or not responding. Compaq does not recommend that you turn off your Notebook using this method under normal circumstances. To turn off your Notebook properly, refer to the procedure in the “Turning Your Notebook On and Off”...

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery

    If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended Note period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use. User Guide 3–7...

  • Page 35: Optimizing Processor Speed

    Using Your Notebook Optimizing Processor Speed This feature is only available on selected models. Note Some Notebook models use the Pentium III Processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology. This technology gives you the capability to optimize your Notebook’s processor speeds based on the power source in use.

  • Page 36: Touchpad

    Using Your Notebook The SpeedStep Automatic mode allows the system to Note monitor the percentage of CPU usage and changes the speed based on that percentage. To use this feature, change the AC power and battery power to Automatic. TouchPad In this section you’ll learn how to select, click, and double-click with the TouchPad: Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse...

  • Page 37: Tapping And Double-Tapping

    Using Your Notebook Left-Click To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located directly below the TouchPad. The Left TouchPad button works as the select or drag button. To double-click an item, move the pointer over the item and press the Left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession.
  • Page 38 Using Your Notebook Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.

  • Page 39: Edge Motion

    Using Your Notebook Edge Motion Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll when your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad. When this feature is turned on, the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger. Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To turn on Edge Motion, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 40: Display Options

    Adjusting Brightness Your Notebook’s display is already set to its Did you know... optimal resolution. Compaq recommends changing the resolution setting only if you encounter problems. Changing Resolution If the display only fills part of the screen or the default resolution does not suit your needs, you may want to adjust the display resolution.
  • Page 41 Using Your Notebook At lower resolutions items on your screen, such Did you know... as icons, appear larger. At higher resolutions more items can be displayed on your screen, but each item will appear smaller Windows XP Home—To change the display resolution, complete these steps: 1.

  • Page 42: Adjusting Brightness

    Using Your Notebook Adjusting Brightness You can also adjust the display brightness by pressing to decrease the brightness or to increase the brightness. Key combinations such as the example Did you know... used above mean that you should press and hold down the key, press the key, and then release both keys simultaneously.
  • Page 43 Using Your Notebook 4. Click the Settings tab. 5. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button. The (Multiple Monitors) and Radeon Mobility-P AGP 4x Properties dialog box is displayed. 6. Click the Color tab. 7. On the Color tab, press and hold down the left mouse button as you drag the Desktop brightness slider to the left to decrease brightness or to the right to increase brightness.

  • Page 44: Easy Access Buttons

    Using Your Notebook Easy Access Buttons The Easy Access buttons, located above your Notebook’s keyboard, automatically connect you to the Internet. These buttons give you one-touch access to your most frequently used Internet activities. Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons “Front of Your Notebook” in Chapter 2 of this guide See also for descriptions of each button and its default action.

  • Page 45: Storage Drives

    This section covers: Identifying Your Storage Drives Using the Diskette Drive On select models, Compaq provides a backup Did you know... utility (or system save) that allows you to save your data and applications to a partitioned drive located on your hard disk.

  • Page 46: Identifying Your Storage Drives

    Using Your Notebook Identifying Your Storage Drives Your diskette drive, hard drive, and CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drive are designated with letters of the ____ alphabet, as well as with icons. Standard 3 1/2-inch Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To Diskette Drive determine your drive letters, complete the following steps:...

  • Page 47: Using The Diskette Drive

    Using Your Notebook Your Notebook is equipped with a modular media bay that Note allows you to swap storage drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or diskette drive) in your Notebook. CD, DVD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or diskette drives are available only on selected models.

  • Page 48: Power-On Password

    1. Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook. 2. After the Compaq logo is displayed, a cursor is shown in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds. While the cursor is visible, press the key.
  • Page 49 Notebook. Ä CAUTION: Write down your password and store it in a secure location. If you forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files.
  • Page 50 Using Your Notebook 2. From the Main option on the menu bar, use the arrow keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the key. Enter 3. Enter the current power-on password and press the key. Enter 4. In the spaces to enter your new password and confirm new password, press the key.

  • Page 51: Common Tasks

    Common Tasks Now that your Notebook is set up and running, you may want to explore and learn about some of the common tasks performed by your Notebook. Evo Notebook N160 Series 4–1 1700 Series...

  • Page 52: S-Video Connection

    Common Tasks S-Video Connection With an S-Video connection, you can play games on a bigger screen or watch DVD movies on TV instead of on a Notebook display. This section helps you complete the following tasks: Connecting and Enabling S-Video Setting Up Your Television Format Adjusting the Television Screen Switching Between Displays...
  • Page 53 Common Tasks 4. Click the Advanced button to open the ATI Radeon Mobility Properties dialog box and then click the Displays tab. 5. Click the top left corner of the TV button to enable S-Video. S-Video is enabled if the button next to Primary is blue. 6.

  • Page 54: Setting Up Your Television Format

    Common Tasks 9. If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows, click OK for the new settings to take effect. At this time, the display may be rolling. To correct this problem, use the following procedure to set your TV format. Setting Up Your Television Format To view images properly, you must set your Notebook to your country’s standard for television transmission.
  • Page 55 Common Tasks 2. Click the Appearance and Themes icon. The Appearance and Themes dialog box is displayed. 3. Click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box is displayed. 4. Click the Settings tab. 5. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button. The (Multiple Monitors) and Radeon Mobility-P AGP 4x Properties dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Television Screen

    Common Tasks Adjusting the Television Screen After you have enabled your television, you may need to adjust the size or location of the image on your screen. Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To make adjustments to your display, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 57: Switching Between Displays

    Fn+F3. The order in which they change is: Display External Monitor Display and External Monitor S-Video Anti-Virus Software Compaq provides anti-virus scanning and free Did you know... software updates for one year through an Internet connection. Evo Notebook N160 Series 4–7 1700 Series...

  • Page 58: Using Anti-Virus Software

    Common Tasks Using Anti-Virus Software A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on your Notebook and then spreads from one file to another. Viruses can damage data, cause computers to malfunction, and display annoying or offensive messages. Some viruses may go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are activated on a certain date or time.

  • Page 59: Recognizing A Computer Virus

    Common Tasks Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. Updating your anti-virus program periodically to keep up with new viruses. Recognizing a Computer Virus A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or programs.

  • Page 60: Software And Hardware

    Common Tasks Software and Hardware Discover how easy it is to add and remove software, attach new hardware devices, or reinstall deleted hardware drivers. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can completely and safely install or remove software programs and hardware devices with no worries. This section covers: Adding and Removing Software Installing Hardware Devices...
  • Page 61 Common Tasks 6. Click the CD or Floppy button. 7. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive when prompted by Windows and click the Next button. Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and begins the installation process. Windows XP Home—To install software from a diskette, or from a CD that does not automatically install, complete the following steps:...

  • Page 62: Installing A Downloaded Program File

    Common Tasks Installing a Downloaded Program File Check the downloaded program file for viruses before installation. Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 63 Common Tasks Windows XP Home—To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps: 1. Terminate your Internet connection. 2. Close all programs. 3. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.

  • Page 64: Installing Hardware Devices

    Common Tasks Installing Hardware Devices To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off your Notebook. 2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it. 3.

  • Page 65: Using The Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Your Notebook supports the entertainment as well as the data storage functions of CD and DVD drives. To help you use the many features of CD and DVD drives, this chapter provides information about: Inserting and removing CD or DVD discs Playing audio CDs...

  • Page 66: Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Using the CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD Drive This section covers: Inserting a Disc Removing a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Inserting a Disc To load a disc into the disc drive, complete the following steps: Ä CAUTION: Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc and could potentially damage the drive.

  • Page 67: Removing A Disc

    Using the CD or DVD Drive 3. Place the disc, label side up (unless it is a double-sided DVD), into the round area of the tray. Gently press the disc down onto the center spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place.

  • Page 68: Manually Ejecting A Disc

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Manually Ejecting a Disc If your Notebook power is off, you will not be Did you know... able to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. To remove a disc without powering up your Notebook, you must eject the disc from the drive manually.

  • Page 69: Modular Media Bay

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Modular Media Bay Your new Notebook provides you with the ability to interchange drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or diskette drive) using a drive-swapping design called a modular media bay. Using the Modular Media Bay “Components on Underside”...

  • Page 70: Windows 2000 Professional

    Using the CD or DVD Drive 2. Select the device to remove and click Stop. 3. The Stop a hardware device dialog box prompts you to confirm the device to be stopped. Click OK. 4. A message appears telling you that it is safe to remove the hardware.

  • Page 71: Audio Cds And Video Discs

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Windows 98 Ä CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information, shut down your Notebook before inserting or removing a drive from the modular media bay. Do not insert or remove a drive while the Notebook is on, in Sleep mode, or in Hibernation mode.

  • Page 72: Playing Audio Cds

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing Audio CDs You can also use the function keys to play an Did you know... audio CD. These keys are shown in “Function Keys” in Chapter 2 of this guide. To play an audio CD, insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive.
  • Page 73 Using the CD or DVD Drive 5. Click the Play button to begin playing the CD. 6. Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD. To identify a button on the bottom of the Windows Media Player dialog box, rest the cursor over the button. Text that identifies the button is displayed.

  • Page 74: Playing Non-Dvd Video Discs

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing Non-DVD Video Discs To play a video disc, insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. After a few seconds, the disc automatically starts playing. Windows 98 and Windows 2000—If disc play does not start automatically, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 75: Dvds

    Using the CD or DVD Drive 4. Click the title or chapter name of the selection you want to play. 5. Click the Play button to begin playing the CD. 6. Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD. To identify a button on the bottom of the Windows Media Player dialog box, rest the cursor over the button.
  • Page 76 Using the CD or DVD Drive For the best playback quality, close all open applications while playing a DVD. Your Notebook’s DVD drive reserves the best seat in the house for you, so you can watch all your favorite movies anytime, anywhere.

  • Page 77: On-Screen Controls

    Using the CD or DVD Drive On-Screen Controls The on-screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access the features of the DVD Player. After WinDVD is launched and active, use the controls shown on the WinDVD panel to navigate through the DVD titles. The WinDVD controls are designed to look like controls on a stand alone DVD player, so the controls may seem familiar.
  • Page 78 Using the CD or DVD Drive The following table identifies the buttons that help you operate the WinDVD player. Button Description Opens the Playlist window, letting you select a specific order and group of files. Select from .vob, .dat, .mpg, and .ac3 files. You cannot select a file while a movie is playing.
  • Page 79 Using the CD or DVD Drive Button Description Jumps to the previous chapter. Jumps to the next chapter. Plays the disc in fast reverse mode. Plays the disc in fast forward mode. Expands the view for additional controls. Resumes playback of video from a menu screen.
  • Page 80 Using the CD or DVD Drive Button Description Allows smooth rewind and smooth fast forward. Mutes the audio if it is checked. Allows you to use the directional buttons just as you would the mouse button or Tab key. The arrows represent (clockwise from top): Navigate right, Navigate down, Navigate left.
  • Page 81 Using the CD or DVD Drive Button Description Displays the subtitle menu. If multiple language subtitles are available, use this menu to select your choice. When available, selects the angle to view from a list of optional angles. If Zoom is already active, returns to normal view.

  • Page 82: Setting The Play Features

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Setting the Play Features The DVD Player has two modes or play settings: the DVD mode and the File mode. Use the DVD mode to play a standard DVD. Use the File mode to play movie or MPEG files. To play content from the File mode, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 83: Playing A Dvd Movie On A Tv

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing a DVD Movie on a TV DVD movies can only be viewed on one display Did you know... at a time. If two or more displays are active (Notebook display plus TV, for example), the movie will show as a black box or blank screen on one of the displays.

  • Page 84: Identifying Your Dvd Region Setting

    Using the CD or DVD Drive 3. You can switch the display from the TV back to your Notebook at any time by pressing again. Identifying Your DVD Region Setting When attempting to play a DVD that does not Did you know... match the drive’s region setting, you will see the message “Playback of content from this region is not permitted.”...
  • Page 85 Using the CD or DVD Drive 3. Click the General tab. 4. Select the desired region in the Current regions section. 5. Click OK to return to the DVD Player. You can only change the region code for the Did you know... DVD drive five times.

  • Page 86: Video Display Options

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Video Display Options You already know how to play DVDs and video CDs. This section shows you how to adjust the display options while watching videos on your Notebook. For more information about your DVD player, click on the Help button.

  • Page 87: Cd-Rw Basics

    Using the CD or DVD Drive CD-RW Basics If your Notebook has a CD-RW drive, you can create your own audio and data CDs. This section covers: Installing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and DirectCD Using Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Accessing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 User Information Installing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5...

  • Page 88: Using Roxio Easy Cd Creator 5

    Using the CD or DVD Drive To install Roxio Easy CD Creator and DirectCD, complete the following steps: 1. After the CD is inserted, the Easy CD Creator 5 Basic installation dialog box displays. Click the Next button to begin the installation process. 2.

  • Page 89: Creating Audio Cds

    Using the CD or DVD Drive To access the main menu of Roxio Easy CD Creator 5, from the Windows taskbar click Start, point to Programs, then to Roxio Easy CD Creator 5, and then click Project Selector. The Easy CD Creator 5 main menu is displayed. Creating Audio CDs An audio CD is used only for playing music, not for data storage.
  • Page 90 Using the CD or DVD Drive To create an audio CD, complete the following steps: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator 5, and then click Project Selector. 2. On the Welcome screen, click make a music CD. When the music CD options display, click music CD project.

  • Page 91: Creating Data Cds

    During the actual recording process, Easy CD Creator prompts you to reinsert the appropriate music CD for the track being recorded. To test the drive performance, Compaq Did you know... recommends using the Emulate Only option (located in the Options window) when recording a new CD-R or using your Notebook for the first time.
  • Page 92 Using the CD or DVD Drive To create a data CD, complete the following steps: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs, Roxio Easy Creator 5, and then click Project Selector. 2. On the Welcome screen, click make a data CD. When the data CD options display, click data CD project.
  • Page 93 Using the CD or DVD Drive CD Copier Roxio Easy CD Creator is designed to assist Did you know... you in reproducing material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

  • Page 94: Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors In extreme cases, some errors may render your Did you know... disc unusable. If this occurs, it may be necessary to start over with a new disc and then properly dispose of the old disc. A buffer underrun is an error that occurs when the flow of data to the CD-Recorder is interrupted.

  • Page 95: Accessing Roxio Easy Cd Creator 5

    Using the CD or DVD Drive Accessing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 User Information The Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 software included with your Notebook comes with step-by-step instructions and a complete user’s manual called Online Help to answer any questions you might have about the functionality of the software with your CD-RW Drive.

  • Page 96: Caring For Your Battery

    Caring for Your Battery When you’re on the go, AC wall outlets are not always available and sometimes you’ll want to use battery power. This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Notebook has the power necessary to continue running. After you have read this chapter, you will be able to complete the following tasks: Increase the length of battery operating time...

  • Page 97: Battery Care

    140° F (60° C). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook. “Using Battery Power” in Chapter 3 of this guide for See also inserting, removing, and charging your battery.

  • Page 98: Storing The Battery

    Caring for Your Battery Checking Battery Power To determine the amount of remaining battery power, follow these steps: 1. Double-click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 2. Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge, depending on what type of Notebook you have.

  • Page 99: Recycling The Battery

    Remove the battery and store it separately. For safety reasons, when operating under AC Power, Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed. This ensures that you have a charged battery when you need it. Temperature plays an important role in recharging your battery.

  • Page 100: Battery Calibration

    Caring for Your Battery Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste. Dispose of or recycle them by using a public collection system or returning them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq partners, or their agents. “Government Approvals” section of the Safety and See also Comfort Guide for more information on recycling.
  • Page 101 Caring for Your Battery Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To recalibrate the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Allow the battery to charge until the Battery Charge icon turns off, showing that the battery is fully charged. 3.
  • Page 102 Caring for Your Battery 10. Plug in the AC adapter and restart your Notebook. 11. Return to the Power Options Properties dialog box under Control Panel and re-enter your power savings settings to the desired level. Windows XP Home—To recalibrate the battery, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 103: Maximizing Battery Operating Time

    Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Over time, all batteries lose the ability to operate at full capacity and the battery will have to be replaced. To purchase a new battery, contact your Compaq authorized dealer or access the Compaq Web site at: www.directplus.compaq.com...

  • Page 104: Fixing A Low-Battery Condition

    Fixing a Low-Battery Condition If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use.

  • Page 105: Connect The Ac Adapter

    Caring for Your Battery When your Notebook loses all battery power, it begins Hibernation, a process that cannot be interrupted. If Hibernation has begun, you must allow your Notebook to finish saving your information and shut off automatically before trying to correct the low-battery condition.
  • Page 106 Caring for Your Battery Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One If you cannot connect the AC adapter but you have a charged battery, you can change to battery power and continue working. To replace the drained battery with a charged one, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 107: Power Management

    Caring for Your Battery Suspend Your Work If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have a charged replacement battery, start Hibernation by pressing the ª Power button. When a power source (AC or battery) becomes ª...
  • Page 108 Caring for Your Battery Understanding Power Management Power management lets you reduce your Notebook power consumption. Your Notebook has two power management modes: Hibernation is an energy-saving feature and safeguard that saves information to the hard drive, then turns off your Notebook.
  • Page 109 Caring for Your Battery Starting and Ending Power Modes The following table shows you how to start and end the various power modes of your Notebook. Your Notebook automatically goes into Did you know... Hibernation if your battery is low or after one hour of Sleep. When it is on AC power, it does not go into Hibernation.
  • Page 110 Caring for Your Battery If you want to... Then... Result/Indicators ª Put your Notebook into Windows 98 and Power light is off. Hibernation manually. Windows 2000—Press ª the Power button once. Or click the Start button, Shutdown, then Hibernate. Windows XP Home— ª...
  • Page 111 Preventative Maintenance Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping the vents free from dust promotes longevity and higher performance. If Notebook components are not cleaned periodically, the probability of system failure increases. The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions for the maintenance and care of your Notebook.

  • Page 112: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance Preventive Maintenance This section covers: Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Cleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the Display Screen Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the External Mouse Caring for Your Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Ä CAUTION: When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns off.

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Keyboard

    Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the Keyboard You should clean the keyboard periodically to rid it of dust, lint, and any other foreign particles that may become trapped beneath the keys. Use a can of compressed air with a straw extension attached to blow air in and around the keys.

  • Page 114: Cleaning The Display Screen

    Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the Display Screen The surface of your display screen may look fuzzy or smudged. You can use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen clean. If the display screen requires any additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner or pre-moistened antistatic wipes.

  • Page 115: Cleaning The External Mouse

    Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the External Mouse Å WARNING: Always disconnect the power from your Notebook and disconnect any other peripherals before attempting to clean your Notebook or any of its components. Give your Notebook a safe home. If your Notebook is consistently exposed to direct sunlight, consider moving it.

  • Page 116: Caring For Your Notebook

    Notebook. Your Notebook is designed as a durable product. However, when you transport it, Compaq recommends that you put it in a portable notebook carrying case. To enhance the life of your system, follow these Do’s and Don’ts.

  • Page 117: Backup Utilities

    Preventative Maintenance Don’ts Bump or drop your Notebook. Put objects on top of it. Even if your Notebook is stored in a durable carrying case, it is not made to support extra weight. Leave the CD/DVD drive door open when it is not in use. It can get damaged.

  • Page 118: Hard Disk Errors

    For detailed information, refer to the Operating System Guide included with your new Notebook. Compaq recommends using ScanDisk, using Disk Cleanup, and defragmenting your hard drive at least once a week to optimize the performance of your Notebook.

  • Page 119: Using Disk Cleanup

    Preventative Maintenance Use ScanDisk from once a week to once a month, depending on how often you use your Notebook. Also use ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems. To run ScanDisk, complete the following steps: 1. Click Start, Programs, and then Accessories. 2.

  • Page 120: Deleting Stored Files

    Preventative Maintenance Deleting Stored Files To free hard disk space, remove unused files stored on your hard disk by completing these steps: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop. 2. Right-click the disk that you want to free space on. 3.

  • Page 121: Defragmenting Your Hard Drive

    Preventative Maintenance Defragmenting Your Hard Drive The Disk Defragmenter utility rearranges files and unused space on your hard disk so that programs can run faster. Ä CAUTION: Plug your Notebook into AC Power before defragmenting the hard drive. Ä CAUTION: Do not turn off the Notebook during the defragmentation process.

  • Page 122: Hard Disk Space Management

    Preventative Maintenance Hard Disk Space Management This section covers: Checking the Hard Disk Space Deleting Unnecessary Files Using the Recycle Bin Checking the Hard Disk Space In Windows, you can see a chart of the available hard drive space. Windows 98 and Windows 2000—To check your hard drive space, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 123: Deleting Unnecessary Files

    Preventative Maintenance Deleting Unnecessary Files By deleting unnecessary files from the hard drive, you free drive space and help improve your Notebook’s performance. Use the Windows Disk Cleanup utility to delete temporary Windows files and temporary Internet files, empty the Recycle Bin, and delete unneeded electronic mail files.

  • Page 124: Using The Recycle Bin

    Preventative Maintenance Using the Recycle Bin You can also double-click on the Did you know... Recycle Bin icon and open the folder to select items that you want to keep. When you delete files from your Notebook, they are not completely eliminated from your hard drive.

  • Page 125: Regulatory Information

    Preventative Maintenance Regulatory Information Regulatory agencies worldwide use agency series numbers for product identification. Each approved product displays the assigned agency series number. To ensure continued safe and reliable operation, use the computer only with the products listed below: Product Agency Series Number Computer CM2080...

  • Page 126: Solutions

    Notebook? In “Solution Tables,” you’ll find common problems described in detail and several solutions to try and fix the problems. If you can’t solve a problem yourself, you can contact Compaq support for all the help you’ll need. Basic Solutions Before you consult our extensive list of common solutions, try these helpful hints.

  • Page 127: Finding Solutions Quickly

    Solutions Helpful Hints If you encounter minor problems with your Notebook, display, or software, refer to the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: Ensure that your Notebook is plugged into the AC adapter and that the adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

  • Page 128: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Where can I find more information about my Notebook? A. In the printed documentation that came with your Notebook. Also visit the Compaq support Web site at: www.compaq.com/support User Guide 8–3...
  • Page 129 Q. The keyboard does not respond when I press the keys. What should I do? ª A. Press and hold the Power button to power off your Notebook, then restart or call Compaq customer support for assistance. 8–4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series...
  • Page 130 Solutions Q. Why is my Notebook slow when not on the network or when coming out of Hibernation mode? A. If the internal Ethernet hardware (network card) is set up to connect to a network, Windows tries to access the network through the Ethernet hardware.
  • Page 131 Solutions Questions about Displays Q. How can I change the display settings on my Notebook? Windows 98 and Windows 2000—A. Right-click the Windows desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box is displayed. Select the Settings tab and make changes as necessary. Click OK when you finish to apply the settings.

  • Page 132: Questions About Sound

    Solutions Questions About Sound Q. There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? A. You can control the sound coming from your Notebook speakers by pressing the volume up and volume down buttons. Windows 98 and Windows 2000—If sound has been muted on your Notebook, you can turn the sound back on by following these steps: ÷...

  • Page 133: Questions About Movies

    Solutions Questions About Movies Q. When I play a DVD movie on S-Video, the movie shows only on the display panel. What should I do? A. You may need to press the keys more than once to transfer the image to the TV. Q.

  • Page 134: Questions About Upgrades

    Solutions Questions About Upgrades Q. Can I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? A. Yes. You can download Compaq upgrades, called Softpaqs™ such as video drivers, diagnostics, and flash ROM at: www.compaq.com/support/files/ You must know your Notebook model and serial numbers Note (located on the underside of your Notebook).
  • Page 135 Solutions “Hard Disk Errors” in Chapter 7 of this guide for See also information about hard disk errors. To repair the hard disk using the ScanDisk Utility, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, Accessories, System Tools.

  • Page 136: Solution Tables

    Solutions Solution Tables In this section: Audio and Video Battery and Power Mass-Storage Internet Keyboard and TouchPad Memory and PC Cards Audio and Video Audio Symptom Problem Solution No sound. Volume has been Windows 98 and Windows 2000 muted. On the taskbar, click ÷...
  • Page 137 Solutions Audio (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution No sound. Your Notebook is in Press any key. Sleep mode. This is identified when the ª Power light is flashing. ÷ Sound is too low. Volume is set too low. Click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and click the Volume slider and drag it up,...
  • Page 138 Solutions Video is also referred to as the display. Did you know... Key combinations, such as the example used in these solutions, mean that you should press and hold down the key, press the key, and then release both keys simultaneously. Video or Display Symptom Problem...
  • Page 139 Solutions Video or Display (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Display only fills part Your resolution Windows 98 and of the screen. settings are not set Windows 2000 properly. 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button and point to Settings. 2. Click Control Panel.
  • Page 140 Solutions Video or Display (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Display only fills part Your resolution Windows XP Home of the screen. settings are not set 1. On the taskbar, properly. click the Start button. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Appearances and Themes.

  • Page 141: Battery And Power

    Solutions Battery and Power Battery Symptom Problem Solution Battery gauge is not Calibrate the battery. accurate. See “Calibrating the Battery” in this guide for details. Battery charging Battery needs Allow time for the indicator does not calibrating. battery to return to display and battery room temperature.
  • Page 142 Solutions Battery (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Battery charge does Power Management Reset the power not last as long as is disabled. management expected. options. See “Calibrating the Battery” in this guide. Battery is at the end Replace the battery. of its life. See “Recycling the Battery”...
  • Page 143 Power Symptom Problem Solution You forgot your Your Notebook will Take your Notebook power-on password. not start without to your local Compaq entering the authorized service power-on password. provider. See the Warranty Statement for details. ª ª Your Notebook will...
  • Page 144 Solutions Power (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Your Notebook will Power plug is not Reconnect the not turn on. properly connected power cord to AC to AC adapter or wall adapter and wall outlet. outlet. AC adapter is not Reconnect the AC properly connected adapter to the back to back of your...
  • Page 145 Solutions Power (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Wrong memory Contact your modules were used Compaq authorized in upgrade, or service provider to memory modules verify the type of were installed in the memory modules to wrong location. use and where to install them.
  • Page 146 Solutions Power (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution System files may Insert an emergency have been damaged. diskette that has Insert a boot diskette been created for or Windows Startup your operating diskette to restart system in the your Notebook. diskette drive. 1.

  • Page 147: Mass-Storage

    Solutions Mass-Storage Mass-Storage media include CDs, CD-RWs, Did you know... DVDs, DVD/CD-RWs, diskettes, and the hard disk. CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem Solution CD/DVD drive The disc is inserted Reinsert the CD with cannot read a disc improperly. the label facing up or takes too long to and verify that the start.
  • Page 148 Solutions CD or DVD Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cannot eject CD Power is not on. Manually eject the or DVD. disc (see “Using the CD or DVD Drive” in this guide) or turn on your Notebook. Display is corrupted Copyright material at Wait a few seconds when playing some...
  • Page 149 Solutions Diskette Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Not reading drive: A non-formatted Windows XP Home “Abort, Retry, Fail?” diskette is inserted. Format the diskette message is using the following displayed. steps: 1. Insert diskette into the diskette drive. 1. Click the Start button.
  • Page 150 Solutions Diskette Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette drive is The diskette is Remove the diskette continually active. improperly inserted. and reinsert it as follows: 1. Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the drive facing up. 2. Push the diskette all the way into the drive until it stops.
  • Page 151 Solutions Diskette Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette drive cannot Diskette is not Windows XP Home read a diskette. formatted. Format the diskette by following these steps: 1. Insert diskette into the diskette drive. 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click My Computer.
  • Page 152 Solutions Diskette Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette drive cannot Diskette is not Windows 98 and save information to formatted. Windows 2000 diskette. Format the diskette by following these steps: 1. From the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
  • Page 153 Solutions Diskette Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette drive cannot Diskette is not Windows XP Home save information to formatted. Format the diskette diskette. by following these steps: 1. Insert diskette into the diskette drive. 1. Click the Start button. 2.
  • Page 154 Solutions Diskette Drive (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Diskette drive cannot Diskette is write Slide the save information to protected. write-protection tab diskette. on the diskette to the unlocked position. Diskette is full or file Use another is too big. diskette or compress the file to reduce the file size.
  • Page 155 2. When the operation is complete, restart your Notebook. For further assistance call the Compaq customer support number for your region. “Non-system disk or A diskette that does When drive activity disk error” message not contain system stops, remove the is displayed.

  • Page 156: Internet

    Modem is not set up Reconnect the properly. modem, verifying the telephone line to wall jack connection. Refer to the Compaq Getting Started poster. Web browser is not Verify that your Web set up properly. browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP.

  • Page 157: Keyboard And Touchpad

    Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad The TouchPad is your Notebook’s mouse. Use Did you know... your finger on the touchpad to direct the cursor across the screen. Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard Program in use has Windows 98 and commands or stopped responding Windows 2000...
  • Page 158 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard Program in use has Windows XP Home commands or stopped responding Turn off your keystrokes are not to commands. Notebook using the recognized by your TouchPad. Notebook. 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button.
  • Page 159 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cursor does not TouchPad needs to Wipe the TouchPad respond. be cleaned. with a damp cloth and wipe it dry. The TouchPad Windows 98 and sensitivity settings Windows 2000 may need Restore default adjustment.
  • Page 160 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cursor does not The TouchPad Windows XP Home respond. sensitivity settings Restore default may need TouchPad settings. adjustment. 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Printers and Other Hardware.
  • Page 161 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cursor does not Program in use has Windows 98 and respond. stopped responding Windows 2000 to commands. Turn off your Notebook using your keyboard. Ctrl 1. Press the keys simultaneously. 2. From the Windows Start menu, use the arrow keys to...
  • Page 162 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cursor does not Program in use has Windows XP Home respond. stopped responding Turn off your to commands. Notebook using your keyboard. 1. Press the Ctrl and Esc keys simultaneously. Alt+S. 2. Press 3.
  • Page 163 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cursor does not TouchPad has been Windows 98 and respond. set up to interpret Windows 2000 TouchPad taps as Adjust the TouchPad clicks, and this settings. setting may need 1. On the taskbar, adjustment.
  • Page 164 Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Cursor does not TouchPad has been Windows XP Home respond. set up to interpret Adjust the TouchPad TouchPad taps as settings. clicks, and this 1. On the taskbar, setting may need click the Start adjustment.

  • Page 165: Memory And Pc Cards

    Solutions Memory and PC Cards Memory Symptom Problem Solution Insufficient memory All available memory Close one or more message is is used by open programs and retry. displayed. programs and If this does not solve memory is needed the problem, restart for the desired task.
  • Page 166 Adobe Systems that on the hard disk, a diskette, an allows you to view an electronic LS Compaq drive, or even a CD. document with the exact layout bit The smallest possible piece intended by the author. The of computer information—a...
  • Page 167 Glossary boot To start or restart the byte Eight bits of data (eight computer. During the startup individual electronic on/off process, information necessary signals, strung together to make for the computer to operate is a message that the computer can loaded into memory.
  • Page 168 Glossary CD-ROM A compact disc with read-only data. You cannot erase or record over the data. data Information that can be CD-RW A compact disc with processed by a computer. rewritable data. You can write to See also digital. the disc using a rewritable or recordable CD drive.
  • Page 169 A system that uses media. Examples are the CD electronic signals to transfer data drive, DVD drive, LS Compaq in the form of bits. A bit is drive, diskette drive, and hard represented by a single digit.
  • Page 170 Glossary DSL Digital Subscriber Line. A telephone line that carries both voice and data signals; it allows you to talk on the phone encrypt To translate data into a and surf the Internet at the same secret code. You must have time.
  • Page 171 Glossary fax modem A modem that GIF Pronounced giff. A file allows your computer to format for graphics displayed on transmit and receive faxes. The the Internet. They are easily fax modem can transmit identified by the file extension documents to fax machines and .gif.
  • Page 172 Glossary HTML The standard language for documents designed for viewing on the Internet with a browser. Tags, embedded in the hard disk Internal storage documents, mark the location of media for permanent storage of other electronic files—including system files, software, and data text, graphics, audio, and video files.
  • Page 173 Glossary Internet keyboard A keyboard that resembles a typewriter keyboard, but is equipped with special buttons icon A small picture that programmed to connect to the represents a menu command, Internet. file, program, tool, or peripheral. Internet phone A video interactive A computer telephone that allows you to program that responds to you as...
  • Page 174 (visit the following resources. See also network. Web site for more information: left click To push down and ). See also RAM www.compaq.com/ quickly release the left mouse and byte. button to select an item. microprocessor A silicon link See hyperlink.
  • Page 175 Glossary MIDI format taskbar. Clicking the icon A file format used redisplays the program as a to store electronic music sounds. window. You can have several It can be identified by the file windows open at the same time extension .mid. A sound card and toggle from one to another that supports MIDI files allows by using...
  • Page 176 Glossary mouse pointer The arrow on the screen that moves with the mouse. navigate To move through a MP3 The file extension for Web site or online document by MPEG, audio layer 3, sound clicking the hyperlinks files. This format compresses embedded in the text or images.
  • Page 177 Glossary path A sequence of information that directs the operating system to a file. For example, C:\Windows\Clouds.bmp is the OS Operating System. The path to a bitmap file named interface that permits a person Clouds. It is located in a folder and a computer to “talk”...
  • Page 178 Glossary plug-and-play A feature, product key A unique series of introduced with Windows 95, to letters and numbers that are simplify the use of some assigned to each software peripheral devices. Once the package you buy. You are asked device has been installed (in to enter the product key when accordance with the you install the software.
  • Page 179 Glossary ROM Read-Only Memory. Memory that contains the basic instructions for the microprocessor. ROM is QuikDock A device that permanent memory; turning off provides ports for external the computer does not erase it. devices, allowing you to “dock” Since you cannot change or and remove your Notebook write to ROM, it is referred to as while your hardware remains...
  • Page 180 Glossary scroll To gradually move shortcut An icon on the information across the screen Windows desktop that you when a document or Web page is double-click to launch a too long or too wide to view all program. at once. Scroll bars are located shortcut menu A menu that along the right side and across pops up when you right-click an...
  • Page 181 See Internet Internet. phone. UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply. A device that provides a short-term backup power supply, as well as surge protection. URL Uniform Resource Locator. The address of a Web site, such as www.compaq.com. User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series...
  • Page 182 Glossary virus A set of software Windows desktop The main instructions written to harm screen you see when your computers. A virus can cause computer completes startup. The unusual messages to display on desktop displays icons (small the screen, destroy information pictures) that represent items in on the hard disk, or cause your the operating system (such as...
  • Page 183 Glossary Windows taskbar The gray bar running along the bottom of the screen when your computer completes startup. The Start zipped file A file that has been button is on the left side of the squeezed to a smaller size by taskbar, and the systray (a tray compression software, such as with icons and the computer...
  • Page 184 Index 1394 2–9 2–11 Backup procedure CDs 5–25 using backup devices 7–7 AC adapter Battery connecting 6–6 calibrating 6–5 connector 2–9 care of 6–2 light 2–3 charge light 2–3 plugging 3–3 charging 3–7 6–8 troubleshooting 8–19 checking 6–3 unplugging 3–3 compartment 2–8 AC power connecting AC adapter 6–10...
  • Page 185 Windows Help 2–4 exterior 7–2 external mouse 7–5 keyboard 7–3 Calibrating battery 6–6 TouchPad 7–4 Caps lock light 2–3 Compaq Web site launch key 2–5 Components basics 5–1 backpanel 2–6 2–9 Documentation Suite 1–4 display release latch 2–1 User Guide...
  • Page 186 Index Easy Access buttons and lights Documentation Suite CD 1–4 2–3 Drives front 2–2 location 2–7 function keys 2–5 storage 3–18 lower front panel 2–3 DVD drive QuikDock 2–11 display options 5–20 release latch 2–2 eject button 2–7 right panel 2–7 2–8 location 2–7 Contrast controls 2–5...
  • Page 187 Index External monitor port 2–9 Hibernation mode 6–13 External mouse cleaning 7–5 Installing DirectCD 5–21 F10 Setup 3–21 3–22 downloaded program file 4–9 Files Easy CD Creator 5 5–21 deleting 7–10 hardware devices 4–10 Fixing a low-battery condition 6–9 software 4–8 Frequently asked questions Instant e-mail 2–3 display questions 8–7...
  • Page 188 Index sources 3–18 disconnecting 1–7 Media eject button 2–7 front 2–2 Memory left side 2–6 location 2–10 maintenance 7–2 troubleshooting 8–33 plugging and unplugging AC Microphone jack 2–9 power 3–3 Microsoft Windows powering on 3–2 using online Help 1–3 protecting from electrical storm Model and serial number 2–10 1–8 Modem...
  • Page 189 Index troubleshooting 8–19 Power surge 1–8 3–3 passwords 3–21 Power-on password 3–21 PC card Printer eject button 2–6 port 2–9 slot 2–6 QuikDock 2–11 troublshooting 8–33 troubleshooting 8–9 PC card slot 2–6 Processor speed 3–8 Peripheral questions 8–9 Playing QuikDock 2–10 2–11 audio CDs 5–7 DVDs 5–10...
  • Page 190 Index Scroll button 3–10 diskette drive 3–20 Scroll lock light 2–3 identifying 3–19 Search button 2–3 Storing batteries 6–4 Security Surge protectors 3–3 power-on password 3–21 Suspending work 6–11 removing the password 3–22 S-Video setting the password 3–21 adjusting TV screen 4–4 using the security slot 3–20 connecting 4–2 Security slot...
  • Page 191 Index power 8–16 Virus video 8–12 defined 4–6 recognizing 4–7 removing 4–7 Underside components 2–10 Volume Upgrades buttons 2–3 questions 8–9 controlling 8–8 troubleshooting 8–20 troubleshooting 8–12 USB port 2–9 2–11 User Guide 1–3 Using warranty certificate 1–3 DVD player 5–10 Welcome 1–1 Windows Help key 2–5 Writing files...

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